How to make changes to groups
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By default, any group participant can change the group subject, icon, description, or send messages. However, a group admin can change group settings to allow only admins to edit group info or approve new participants. To find out who the admin of a group is, tap on the group name and look for Admin next to the contact’s name.
Change group info
Change the group description
- Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group name.
- Tap the existing description, or tap Add Group Description.
- Enter a new description, then tap Save.
Change the group icon
- Open the WhatsApp group chat, then tap the group name.
- Tap Edit > Add Photo.
- Select Take Photo, Choose Photo, Emoji & Sticker, or Search Web to add a new image.
- When you've selected your image, tap Done.
Approve new participants as a group admin
If Approve New Participants is turned on in Group Settings, admins must approve anyone who wants to join the group.
- On the Chats tab, below the group’s name there will be a notification to Review pending requests to join the group.
- Tap Review to see the list of pending requests.
- Next to the pending participant's name, tap the checkmark to approve the request, or tap X to dismiss the request. Note: If you approve someone, they’ll be added to the group. If you dismiss their request, they won’t be added.
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